Sharon Graham

Sharon Graham is a British trade unionist who in August 2021 became the first woman elected General Secretary of Unite the Union, Britain and Ireland’s largest union, after leading numerous high‑profile leveraging campaigns—including victories against British Airways and Crossrail—during her two decades in the union. Known for her “back to the workplace” approach, she emphasizes industrial organizing, sector‑wide bargaining, and direct action over internal Labour Party politics.